Belgium
Belgian king meets once-hidden half-sister for first time
Former king Albert II had been forced to undergo a DNA test in 2019 following a long drawn-out battle with the woman who had insisted for years she was his...
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Belgian king expresses deep regret for colonial past in Congo
The DRC achieved independence in 1960 after the Central African country had been a Belgian colony for 52 years. Millions of Congolese are estimated to have died between 1885 and 1908 after King Leopold II declared it his personal property.
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Belgium reopens cold case on possible link to Madeleine McCann suspect
Carola Titze, 16, was found dead with her body mutilated in July 1996 in a resort town on the Belgian coast.
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Mertens surprises Halep to take Qatar Open title
The world number 21 won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, despite being outclassed in the first set, overcoming an eight-minute medical timeout for back pain, and losing 18 consecutive points at one point in the second set.
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National strike brings Belgium to standstill
The strike, called by three unions, severely disrupted the country's public transport, particularly in Brussels, where a meeting of NATO ministers was set to take place.
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Belgium to take in ex-Ivory Coast president Gbagbo
Laurent Gbagbo, now 73, was the first former head of state ever to stand trial at the ICC.
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70 arrested in Brussels during 'yellow vest' protest
The area housing European institutions including the offices of the European Commission and the European Parliament was sealed off as a precautionary measure.
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President Ramaphosa to visit France, Belgium
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
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Burundi accuses Belgium of ordering hit on independence hero
A government statement said Belgium was the ‘true backer of the assassination of Rwagasore’, in the first direct accusation over the murder by Bujumbura.
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Belgium beat England to secure third place finish
A fourth-minute goal from Thomas Meunier and an 82nd minute Eden Hazard strike earned Belgium the victory and the third-place.
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#WorldCup Day 31: What to look out for
England take on Belgium in the third and fourth place playoff.
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France beat Belgium to #WorldCup final
Samuel Umtiti's headed goal in the 51st minute was enough to send France through to the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday.
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Belgium hold off Brazil in thriller to reach semis
A Fernandinho own goal and brilliant Kevin De Bruyne strike, after Thiago Silva had hit the post for Brazil, earned Belgium a date with neighbours France in St Petersburg on Tuesday, their second trip to the last four at a World Cup after 1986.
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Belgium snatch 3-2 win over Japan to set up Brazil clash
Much-fancied Belgium got back into contention with late goals by Jan Vertonghen and Marouane Fellaini before Chadli struck in a demonstration of coach Robert Martinez’s tactical nous.
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England's World Cup odds improve despite Belgium defeat
Paddy Power boosted England to 7/1 favourites to lift the trophy for the first time since 1966 after the game.
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Injured Kompany retained in Belgium World Cup squad
Coach Roberto Martinez had been expected to cut his initial 28-man squad by five players on Monday but instead named 24, including Kompany.
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Islamic State claims Belgian attack as city mourns
The militant group said in an online statement that a “soldier of the caliphate” had carried out what Belgian police called a terrorist attack.
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Cops probe 'terrorist attack' after deadly Belgium shooting
While the motive behind the attack is unknown, local media is reporting the gunman had only been released from prison on Monday and that he may have been radicalised while in jail.
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Paris attacks suspect guilty of attempted murder in Belgium
Neither Abdeslam nor co-accused Sofien Ayari, who Belga said was also found guilty, were in court to hear the ruling on Monday.
